Daphne Wright - Memory and Presence

Beschreibung

Daphne Wright's sculptures and installations bear witness to transience, fragility and the many facets of human life.<BR><BR> Daphne Wright's (b. 1963) sculptures and installations bear witness to transience, fragility and the many facets of human life. Through observing them, one senses a certain melancholy, which is underscored by fragile materials such as unfired clay or plaster.

This volume offers a comprehensive overview of Wright's fascinating body of work from 1995 to the present.<BR><BR> Transitions between childhood and adulthood, between life and death - Daphne Wright's works explore life's liminal spaces, engaging with themes such as care, parenthood and ageing. Using a wide range of materials, she examines everything from common objects and farm animals to her own children, capturing the transience of subtle moments.

A fascinating memento mori of contemporary art that challenges and confronts the viewer by means of sometimes life-sized sculptures.

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